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[Interview] 2012 GSL S1 Code S RO8 Day 2 Winners

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Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-16 14:51:49
February 16 2012 14:38 GMT
#1
These interviews were translated from
http://s.163.com/12/0216/19/7QDJOIC600314D0E.html and http://s.163.com/12/0216/19/7QDKJBJD00314D0E.html

and

http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?id=1101963&category=13439 and http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?id=1102025&category=13439

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Match-Ups
SK_MC vs. MVP_Genius
StarTale_Parting vs. MVP_DongRaeGu
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Winner of First Match
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MVP_Genius
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Q: This is the first time you qualified for the Code S semi-finals. How does it feel?
A: I almost never won during practice, but when I reach the studio I just manage to play very well. I'm quite puzzled about it myself. Even personally, I thought I played great. It's just so magical.

Q: Your strategies worked right from the start. Your 4-gate in the first game was successful.
A: I originally wanted to play a more standard game. MC kept blocking my gas though, and that made me think he didn't want to play a standard game with me. As a result, I just improvised and used a 4-gate.

Q: Were you in a slightly bad situation in game 2?
A: If MC had attacked immediately, it would have been a really risky situation for me. I felt the game was going to be really hard, but because MC played overly safe, I had a chance. Actually, I was in a really bad position after that too, but in the big battle at the end, my control was slightly better than MC's.

Q: You used a 4-gate in the third game, but there was a supply block.
A: It did not happen. The plan was to build a pylon near my opponent's base, but the probe got destroyed (laughs). Afterwards, when I saw that my opponent was producing phoenixes, I thought that if I amassed enough of an army and attacked, the attack should be successful.

Q: Your strategies were all successful today.
A: Not all the strategies that I prepared in practice were successful, but the judgments which I made during the games were all correct.

Q: Your opponent in the semi-finals is aLive. Have you seen yesterday's interview with him?
A: I saw it (laughs). He is unlike other Terrans. He fights really well with a 200 food army. I'd rather not play into the late-game for PvT, but his ability in dragging games to the late game is really good. I'm going to have to practise a lot.

Q: aLive called you a small mountain, and he called MC a big mountain.
A: I acknowledge that too. I haven't been able to get good results all these while. For the semi-finals, we'll have to see on the actual day. I tend to play better than usual in the actual games (laughs).

Q: You've been winning against really strong players since the round of 32.
A: If I don't manage to win the tournament after beating all those players, it'd feel like such a waste. I think that it is going to be me and DongRaeGu in the finals.

Q: Any last things you want to add?
A: I want to thank the players who helped me practise, including Chinese player gljim (Jim from team TyLoo), MoOk, Avenge, finale, Vampire, Mentalist. I'm sorry to the players I don't remember (laughs).



Winner of Second Match
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MVP_DongRaeGu
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Q: What are your thoughts on making it to the Code S semi-finals for the first time?
A: When I advanced to the round of 8, I was really happy, but it's a little different now. After I saw my opposition in the quarter-finals, I started looking forward to the finals. Now, all that's on my mind is to reach the finals.

Q: You won 3:0 against your opponent, who was a really good up and coming player.
A: Even though he is my dear brother, I've seen how he seemed to be revered and praised so much recently, and I thought I should be the one to defeat him. I want to let him know that as he advances in the tournament, things become different.

Q: In the game before yours, Genius made it to the semi-finals.
A: That definitely affected me. Since some time ago, I've had the feeling that we might meet in the finals, but today's game was the big hurdle. When I saw he actually beat MC 3:0, I just thought I must not lose. If I had lost even a game today, I would have been teased a lot by Genius.

Q: What did you think of the games against Parting today?
A: I think when it comes to PvP and PvT, he is one of the strongest Protosses around. I feel that his PvZ is still a bit lacking though. He also has the tendency of making mistakes in the first game. If he is able to improve on these few points, I believe he will become a really great player.

Q: Recently, many Zergs have been saying that it's difficult playing against Protosses
A: It was really difficult during practice. Yesterday in practice, I lost 9 out of the 10 games I played. I practised this morning as well, and the results were disastrous. Strangely though, I play better than usual when it comes to the actual competition. I usually can play to the same level as I do during my practice, but it seems like my opponents usually aren't able to play to the best of their abilities.

Q: You are the only Zerg in the semi-finals.
A: It's a heavy load on my shoulders, but it feels good. I am very happy that there are many fans that have taken an interest towards me, and there are many Zergs around me who gave me a lot of help. If I manage to win the whole tournament as the only remaining Zerg, I will feel even happier.

Q: Genius frequently mentions in his interviews that it is likely that both of you will meet in the finals.
A: I had my fortune read at the beginning of this year, and it said that February and March are my lucky months (laughs). I think there is a real probability that we will meet in the finals, but I feel that I will be the eventual winner. I think it is likely he can make it to the finals.

Q: Your semi-final opponent will be Gumiho. It's a ZvT. Are you very confident?
A: I practised a lot of ZvP recently, so I was actually hoping to continue playing ZvPs. There are more things I have to prepare if it is a ZvT, and Gumiho is really good at ZvT. However, I have more experience in that match-up as compared to my opponent, and my record in ZvT is pretty decent. If I am lucky with the maps, I should have a good chance of winning.

Q: All the players in the semi-finals are there for the first time, except you, because you have made it to the Blizzard Cup finals before.
A: I have to win (laughs). I think I am lucky with how the brackets in the round of 8 are set up. I already planned ahead for the opponents that I am going to meet, and I think I should be able to win the tournament.

Q: Any last things you want to add?
A: I want to thank the team mates who practised with me. and I also want to thank my family and friends for cheering for me. Finally, Nestea hyung helped me a lot for today's games. He said that since I defeated him, I have to win the tournament. I will try my best to do that, and also treat Nestea hyung to a meal. He is really a great help to me.


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Previous interviews can be found at the following links.
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Code S Round of 32

Group A (NSHoseo_Jjakji, Gamania_Sen, SlayerS_Boxer, SlayerS_Ganzi) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=302021

Group B (FXO_Leenock, oGs_Fin, oGs_Supernova, SK_MC) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=302137

Group C (IM_Mvp, FXO_Lucky, EG_Idra, IM_Nestea) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=302614

Group D (FXOz, Startale_Curious, Startale_Bomber, oGs_Inca) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=302683

Group E (SlayerS_MMA, FXO_Gumiho, SlayerS_Yugioh, Liquid_Zenio) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=303848

Group F (MVP_sC, EG_JYP, MVP_DongRaeGu, MVP_Genius) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=303968

Group G (Alive, SlayerS_Brown, IM_Happy, MarineKingPrime) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=304262

Group H (SlayerS_Puzzle, StarTale_Parting, MVP_Keen, oGs_Nada)
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=305097


Code S Round of 16

Group A (IM_Mvp, FXO_Gumiho, StarTale_Curious, aLive)
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=308127

Group B (SlayerS_MMA, FXOz, SlayerS_Puzzle, oGs_Supernova)
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=308424

Group C (SK_MC, SlayerS_GanZI, NSH_jjakji, StarTale_Parting)
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=310025

Group D (IM_Nestea, MVP_DongRaeGu, MarineKing_Prime, MVP_Genius)
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=310384

Code S Round of 8
Fnatic_aLive vs. SlayerS_MMA
and
FXO_GuMiho vs. SlayerS_Puzzle
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=312217
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself." - Proverbs 26:4
SeaSwift
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Scotland4486 Posts
February 16 2012 14:42 GMT
#2
Interesting. Both of them say that they did worse in practice, but somehow managed to get clutch wins in the booth.

And ZvP looks to still be really hard for DRG, apparently.

Nothing hilarious or shocking in these interviews, but definitely interesting.
Serelitz
Profile Joined April 2011
Netherlands2895 Posts
February 16 2012 14:43 GMT
#3
I'm really unsure of whether Genius is extremely humble or that he really thinks his performance is a fluke.

Either way I want him to win it all :p
Alvis
Profile Joined July 2011
876 Posts
February 16 2012 14:44 GMT
#4
GO DRG !
Time for the best zerg to win GSL.
Denzil
Profile Joined August 2010
United Kingdom4193 Posts
February 16 2012 14:45 GMT
#5
NesTea and DRG zerg bros 4 lyf
Anna: So Sen how will you prepare for your revenge v MC? Sen: With a smile.
poorcloud
Profile Joined April 2011
Singapore2748 Posts
February 16 2012 14:50 GMT
#6
Nestea helping DRG.

The brain of Nestea with the pure mechanics and execution of DRG. We're looking at our next GSL champion already.
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
February 16 2012 14:50 GMT
#7
Great day for team MVP. Go drg!
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
February 16 2012 14:50 GMT
#8
On February 16 2012 23:42 SeaSwift wrote:
Nothing hilarious or shocking in these interviews, but definitely interesting.


Haha ya I was looking for the bad-mouthing and poking fun of each other too haha.

In other news. AH CRAP I MISSED OUT A PHOTO!
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself." - Proverbs 26:4
XiaoJoyce-
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
China2908 Posts
February 16 2012 14:52 GMT
#9
Yea!!~ Actually I have a feel Genius will win MC. but ...! Because MC is 3 times GSL winner, I default vote him win against Genius. Regret~~

Now I wan Genius to win and win. Or else I will be angry at him. At least final with Dong Rae Gu?

I still favor DRG over Genius kekeke . Even though he is better looking.
Pew! Pew! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
VirgilSC2
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States6151 Posts
February 16 2012 14:54 GMT
#10
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Q: Any last things you want to add?
A: I want to thank the players who helped me practise, including Chinese player gljim (Jim from team TyLoo), MoOk, Avenge, finale, Vampire, Mentalist. I'm sorry to the players I don't remember (laughs).


That's right. Be afraid Pomi, MoOk is coming for you in NASL.
Clarity Gaming #1 Fan | Avid MTG Grinder | @VirgilSC2
raf3776
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1904 Posts
February 16 2012 14:55 GMT
#11
I hope Genius VS DRG happens again (for the 3rd time lol)
WWJD (What Would Jaedong Do)
scarper65
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
1560 Posts
February 16 2012 14:56 GMT
#12
Genius is so amazing
dashmode
Profile Joined August 2011
60 Posts
February 16 2012 15:13 GMT
#13
I don't get it how DRG can lose 9 out of 10 games against his teammates in practices?! Whenever he plays he usually crushes his enemies in a team leagues or individual leagues. They are obviously cheating, its the only explanation of such a poor results in practices or there is some kind of handicap set for DRG to make things more difficult for him. I just dont get it.
SeaSwift
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Scotland4486 Posts
February 16 2012 15:14 GMT
#14
On February 17 2012 00:13 dashmode wrote:
I don't get it how DRG can lose 9 out of 10 games against his teammates in practices?! Whenever he plays he usually crushes his enemies in a team leagues or individual leagues. They are obviously cheating, its the only explanation of such a poor results in practices or there is some kind of handicap set for DRG to make things more difficult for him. I just dont get it.


chopsticks.

That is all.
pdd
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Australia9933 Posts
February 16 2012 15:17 GMT
#15
Why is it everytime Genius plays super solid, he claims that he never practiced or was doing badly in practice?

Also:
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[image loading]

So much potential for some nice photoshops.
TI4 Champions: EE-Sama | B7-God | A-God_2000 | Kappa Lord | pieliedie
feanor1
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1899 Posts
February 16 2012 15:25 GMT
#16
On February 17 2012 00:17 pdd wrote:
Why is it everytime Genius plays super solid, he claims that he never practiced or was doing badly in practice?

Also:
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]

So much potential for some nice photoshops.

If they make the finals together. I can see that being the Image of the Live Report heading with some photoshop magic, and the TL news story
Asha
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United Kingdom38205 Posts
February 16 2012 15:28 GMT
#17
On February 17 2012 00:17 pdd wrote:
Why is it everytime Genius plays super solid, he claims that he never practiced or was doing badly in practice?


From listening to MVP interviews you'd think none of them win more than 25% outside of tournaments lol!
Elite__
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada976 Posts
February 16 2012 15:31 GMT
#18
not sure about the fortune telling, but i hope its a drg vs genius finals as well
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
February 16 2012 15:38 GMT
#19
Why does DRG refers to Parting as "my dear brother"?
Is that some translated title or are they just that good friends?
Gescom
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada3370 Posts
February 16 2012 15:44 GMT
#20
What a pair of sick nerd ballers.
Jaedong Hyuk || Bisu Jangbi || Fantasy Flash
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